Antonio Guterres denounces ‘cruelest phase’ of Gaza conflict
"For nearly 80 days, Israel blocked the entry of life-saving international aid," Guterres said. "The entire population of Gaza is...Geostrategy
Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
The talks, which began in April, are the highest-level contact between the foes since the United States quit the 2015...Geostrategy
UAE renews call for Palestinian aid, two-state solution
"The Gulf country aims to launch a concrete plan to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestinian crisis with a...The UAE's contribution to Gaza's reconstruction is conditional, tied to the development of a concrete plan for a two-state solution.
During their visit to the Rafah Border, Nusseibeh and UN officials witnessed the devastation in Gaza, underscoring need for ceasefire.
Gaza journalists must be protected from harm: Blinken
AFP and other international media groups had written to Blinken in late October urging his help in protecting journalists on...At least 63 journalists and media workers have been killed since the war began in October
French lawmakers urged their PM to call for all efforts to secure the exit of journalists stranded in Gaza
Biden warns Netanyahu risks losing support for Gaza war
Biden told a campaign event in Washington that Israel had "most of the world supporting it" after the Hamas attacks,...The US president told donors that Netanyahu needed to "change" his stance on a two-state solution for the Palestinians
Netanyahu meanwhile said there was "disagreement" with Biden over how a post-conflict Gaza would be governed
UNGA strongly endorses ceasefire in Gaza conflict
The UN General Assembly passes a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the Security Council's inaction and putting...The UN General Assembly passes a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the Security Council's inaction and putting pressure on Israel and the US.
The resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority, underscores the growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for urgent peace efforts.
Gaza war derails Palestinian economy, say World Bank
Washington, US - The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is having a severe impact on the Palestinian economy, according to the World...Gaza's contribution to the overall Palestinian economy had already shrunk from around 36 percent in 2005 to just 17 percent last year.
Whereas the World Bank previously anticipated growth of 3.0 percent in 2024, it now expects an overall contraction of 6 percent.
Under fire Harvard University president to stay after anti-Semitism row
CAMBRIDGE, US - Harvard University's president, under fire over testimony she gave about anti-Semitism on campus, will remain in her job...Claudine Gay has been facing criticism after she declined to unequivocally say whether calling for genocide of Jews violated Harvard's code of conduct.
Over 70 lawmakers including two Democrats called for her resignation even as several high-profile Harvard alumni and donors have called for her departure.
US sanctions China, Turkey firms to curb Russia war efforts
Washington, United States -- The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday on individuals and companies based in China, Turkey, the United Arab...The latest actions take aim at people and entities accused of supplying Russia’s industry and furthering its ability to wage war against Ukraine.
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on more than 150 parties, while the State Department did so on over 100, including those engaged in sanctions invasion in third countries.
Digitalization has high environmental costs, says UNCTAD meet
DUBAI, UAE - With global attention on the COP28 climate summit, UNCTAD’s eWeek 2023 highlighted digitalization’s potential to accelerate climate...Data-driven technologies like the Internet of Things, robotics and artificial intelligence can enhance climate change monitoring.
The digital transformation has left its mark on the planet through raw material depletion, energy and water use, pollution and waste.
Middle East leaders grapple with post-war Gaza challenges at Doha
At the annual Doha Forum that ended Monday, Qatar reiterated that no Arab country would send in forces to stabilize...Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh warned that failure to deal with "the day after" the war would mean "uglier scenes in a year or two".
However, concrete policies were lacking at the forum, which did not include high-level representatives from Saudi, Lebanon and Egypt.
WHO says Palestinian patient died due to lengthy Israeli checks
The chief of WHO said the convoy was stopped twice at the Wadi Gaza checkpoint on the way to northern Gaza...WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus did not say in his message who carried out the checks, but a WHO spokesman told AFP they took place at an Israeli army checkpoint.
The UN estimates 1.9 million of the territory's 2.4 million people have been displaced by the war, half of them children.
